Telkomsel Cooperates With Huawei to Introduce the First NFV Based WiFi Calling and VoLTE in Asia Pacific Region
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Posted on June 25, 2015 at 11:28:01 AM
Telkomsel Cooperates With Huawei to Introduce the First NFV Based WiFi Calling and VoLTE in Asia Pacific Region
JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Telkomsel the largest mobile operator in Indonesia, together with Huawei Technologies (Huawei), a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, today successfully demonstrated its 4G convergent communication service trial for WiFi Calling and VoLTE (Voice over LTE) based on NFV Technology (Network Function Virtualization) in Jakarta.
http://photos.prnasia.com/prnvar/20150625/8521504222
Indonesia is one of the fastest growing mobile communication markets in the world, which has over 250 million population and over 280 million mobile users. These users have enjoyed 4G data services since the end of last year, and today through these newest of technologies, WiFi Calling and VoLTE will be able to create the best 4G communication experiences such as "HD Voice and HD Video" within the shortest connecting time.
This technology consolidates 4G and WiFi to enable Telkomsel subscribers to seamlessly communicate using 4G as well as WiFi network. When a subscriber switches between 4G and WiFi environment, the call will not be interrupted.
Mr. Edwin Zhang, Head of Core Network Marketing, Huawei Technologies said, "It is an honor for Huawei to be able to demonstrate this latest 4G communication technology together with Telkomsel to bring upgrades to user experiences for Indonesia people, especially for Telkomsel customers. NFV technology is not only supporting WiFi Calling and VoLTE Service but also delivering a foundation for future service innovation."
At the same time, Mr. Ivan Permana, Vice President, Technology & System, Telkomsel said, "Telkomsel has always been committed to providing the best mobile communication experience to our customers through the latest technology. This WiFi Calling and VoLTE trial is part of our efforts to provide better service quality, and will also create an exciting new experience for customers in using our services."
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About Huawei
Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider with the vision to enrich life through communication. Driven by customer-centric innovation and open partnerships, Huawei has established an end-to-end ICT solutions portfolio that gives our customers competitive advantages in telecom and enterprise networks, devices and cloud computing. Huawei's 150,000 employees worldwide are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers. Our innovative ICT solutions, products and services have been deployed in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than one third of the world's population. Founded in 1987, Huawei is a private company fully owned by its employees.
About Telkomsel (http://www.telkomsel.com)
Telkomsel is Indonesia's largest mobile operator with more than 141 million subscribers. To serve customers all over Indonesia, including in remote areas, outer islands and border areas, Telkomsel has built more than 95,000 BTSs. Telkomsel has consistently implemented technology roadmap of 3G, HSDPA, HSPA +, as well as being the first mobile operator in Indonesia to commercially launched the 4G LTE services. In entering the digital era, one of Telkomsel's programs is to build broadband city in Indonesia, with now reaching 300 cities. To serve the needs of customers, Telkomsel operates a 24-hour call center and more than 400 service centers GraPARI across Indonesia. For more information visit: http://www.telkomsel.com.
Photo - http://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20150625/8521504222
SOURCE Huawei
Huawei
CONTACT: Media Contact: PT Huawei Tech Investment, Yunny Christine, Senior Corporate Communications Manager, Mobile: +62 811 9725 009, E-mail: yunny.christine@huawei.com; Telkomsel , Denny Abidin (General Manager External Corporate Communications), Mobile: +62 8119309007, E-mail: denny_abidin@telkomsel.co.id
Web Site: http://www.telkomsel.com
JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Telkomsel the largest mobile operator in Indonesia, together with Huawei Technologies (Huawei), a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, today successfully demonstrated its 4G convergent communication service trial for WiFi Calling and VoLTE (Voice over LTE) based on NFV Technology (Network Function Virtualization) in Jakarta.
http://photos.prnasia.com/prnvar/20150625/8521504222
Indonesia is one of the fastest growing mobile communication markets in the world, which has over 250 million population and over 280 million mobile users. These users have enjoyed 4G data services since the end of last year, and today through these newest of technologies, WiFi Calling and VoLTE will be able to create the best 4G communication experiences such as "HD Voice and HD Video" within the shortest connecting time.
This technology consolidates 4G and WiFi to enable Telkomsel subscribers to seamlessly communicate using 4G as well as WiFi network. When a subscriber switches between 4G and WiFi environment, the call will not be interrupted.
Mr. Edwin Zhang, Head of Core Network Marketing, Huawei Technologies said, "It is an honor for Huawei to be able to demonstrate this latest 4G communication technology together with Telkomsel to bring upgrades to user experiences for Indonesia people, especially for Telkomsel customers. NFV technology is not only supporting WiFi Calling and VoLTE Service but also delivering a foundation for future service innovation."
At the same time, Mr. Ivan Permana, Vice President, Technology & System, Telkomsel said, "Telkomsel has always been committed to providing the best mobile communication experience to our customers through the latest technology. This WiFi Calling and VoLTE trial is part of our efforts to provide better service quality, and will also create an exciting new experience for customers in using our services."
#end#
About Huawei
Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider with the vision to enrich life through communication. Driven by customer-centric innovation and open partnerships, Huawei has established an end-to-end ICT solutions portfolio that gives our customers competitive advantages in telecom and enterprise networks, devices and cloud computing. Huawei's 150,000 employees worldwide are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers. Our innovative ICT solutions, products and services have been deployed in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than one third of the world's population. Founded in 1987, Huawei is a private company fully owned by its employees.
About Telkomsel (http://www.telkomsel.com)
Telkomsel is Indonesia's largest mobile operator with more than 141 million subscribers. To serve customers all over Indonesia, including in remote areas, outer islands and border areas, Telkomsel has built more than 95,000 BTSs. Telkomsel has consistently implemented technology roadmap of 3G, HSDPA, HSPA +, as well as being the first mobile operator in Indonesia to commercially launched the 4G LTE services. In entering the digital era, one of Telkomsel's programs is to build broadband city in Indonesia, with now reaching 300 cities. To serve the needs of customers, Telkomsel operates a 24-hour call center and more than 400 service centers GraPARI across Indonesia. For more information visit: http://www.telkomsel.com.
Photo - http://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20150625/8521504222
SOURCE Huawei
Huawei
CONTACT: Media Contact: PT Huawei Tech Investment, Yunny Christine, Senior Corporate Communications Manager, Mobile: +62 811 9725 009, E-mail: yunny.christine@huawei.com; Telkomsel , Denny Abidin (General Manager External Corporate Communications), Mobile: +62 8119309007, E-mail: denny_abidin@telkomsel.co.id
Web Site: http://www.telkomsel.com